How Long Does It Take for a House to Settle? When you move into a new home, it’s natural to notice small changes over time—tiny cracks in the drywall, doors that don’t close quite as smoothly, or slight shifts in the flooring. This process, called house settling, is normal as your home adjusts to the […]
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Buying a home is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make and ensuring that it’s structurally sound is very important. Among the many concerns a homebuyer might have, foundation issues can be particularly scary. Whether you’re considering an older home with potential foundation problems or want to be prepared for any surprises during
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Your home’s foundation is its most crucial structural element, providing stability and support to the entire home. However, over time, foundations can develop issues due to various factors such as soil movement, water damage, and structural stress. When these issues arise, homeowners are often faced with the dilemma of whether to repair the existing foundation
Homeownership comes with its extensive list of responsibilities, and one crucial aspect that often takes a backseat is the foundation of your home. A solid foundation is the backbone of any home, providing stability and structural integrity. When issues arise, it’s essential to address them promptly to avoid further damage. In this blog post, we’ll
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When it comes to enhancing the curb appeal and overall aesthetics of your home, landscaping plays a crucial role. Well-designed outdoor spaces can transform your property into a beautiful relaxing area to hangout. However, one area where you must consider and be mindful of is landscaping near your home’s foundation. While it may seem
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Tree roots cause foundation damage and compromise the structural integrity of a home. Certain trees have highly invasive roots. It’s not uncommon for various species of trees to develop roots that are 30 times the diameter of their tree trunks. In other cases, roots can grow to be 2X or even 3X the height of
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Foundation Repair with Push Piers If your home is experiencing foundation settlement and showing it in the form of drywall cracks, nail pops, and sticking windows and doors, you need to address this issue right away. Otherwise, your home will sustain even more damage that will be dangerous for your foundation and your family. Your
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Sinking Foundation Repair in Des Moines This past couple of weeks BAM Basements was helping a home in Windsor Heights Iowa. This home had a sinking foundation on one side of the home. Due to landscaping and grading of the home’s yard, we were unable to do exterior piering and lifting of the sinking foundation
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HOW DO YOU REPAIR A SINKING FOUNDATION? To repair a sinking foundation, you will need to install piers. This is a fact that everyone in the industry agrees upon. These are steel posts that are driven into the ground around your home, then secured to your foundation with a steel bracket. Piers hold your foundation
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